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CHRISTIAN     DNDE./IYOR. 


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Compiled  by  Rev.  f'^  E.'^CLARK, 

^President  of  the  Untied  Society  of  Christian  Endeavo> 


Copyriehted  (1887)  Iby  the  Unitu)  Society  ok  Christian  En- 
deavor This  copyright  is  obtained  to  protect  the  United  Society 
from  mutilated  editions  of  its  works.  No  royalty  is  paid  the  author,  and 
all  profits,  if  any,  are  used  in  spreading  the  Christian  Endeavor  idea. 

Samples  of  Constitutions  and  Literature  will  be  sent  free,  postage 
paid,  to  any  address.     Literature  in  any  quantity  atjewsgia^^j-;.,^^ 

MK  26  1888  5- 


PUBLISHED    BY 

(Ebc  Unttcb  Society  of  Ctjristian  "^nSeopor, 

NO.  80  BROMriKIiD  8TBKKT.  BOSTON. 

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HE  COMMITTEES. 


•  The  Committees. 

Many  requests  have  come  from  societies  all  over  the 
country  reciuestinjj  information  concerning  the  work  of 
tiic  various  committees.  Tiiis  little  manual  is  prepared 
for  the  sake  of  answering  such  inquiries  in  brief  and  suc- 
cinct form.  Minute  details  obviously  can  not  be  given 
in  tiiis  brief  comj)ass,  and  each  society  must  be  left  in 
some  degree  to  work  out  its  own  problems  and  adapt  its 
committees  to  local  needs.  The  methods  of  work  for 
the  various  committees  have  in  every  case  been  contrib- 
uted by  practical  workers,  who  have  given  special  at- 
tention to  the  subject. 

Hov/  Many  Committees  to  Have. 

There  are  three  committees  which  seem  indispensable 
to  every  well-organized  Society  of  Ciiristian  Endeavor. 
These  are  the  Lookout,  tlie  Prayer-meeting  and  the  So- 
cial Committees.  The  fundamental  principles  of  the 
society  seem  to  make  these  three  necessary.  As  to  the 
otliers,  local  needs  must  determine.  A  good  rule  seems 
to  l)e  to  have  just  as  many  committees  as  can  be  set  at 
work  and  can  find  sometliing  to  do.  It  is,  of  course, 
foolish  to  multiply  committees  simply  for  the  sake  of 
adding  to  the  list,  but  the  more  the  better,  if  all  are  faith- 
ful and  active.  The  leading  idea  of  the  society  is  to  find 
some  definite  work  for  each  member ;  this  is  accomplished 
largely  by  the  committees,  hence  the  importance  ot  hav- 
ing just  as  many  as  can  work  efficiently. 

There  are  usually  five  members  on  each  committee, 


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^-,while  the  first  one   named  is   considered   the   chairman, 

<  imless  the  committee  prefer   to  choose    its  own   chair- 

«.  man.     Young  ladies  as  well  as  youu}^  gentlemen,  find  a 

ro  place  on  the   committees,  and  a   young   lady  is   quite  as 

L  likely  to  be  the  chairman,  and  to  prove  an  efficient  one. 

^Tlie  younger   members  of  the  society  should  not  be  for- 

^gotten  in  making  up  the  committees,  but  one  or  two  of 

^them  should  usually  find  a  place  on  each,  in  order  that 

they  may  learn  to  work. 

The  committees  are  usually  changed  every  six  months, 
and  while  one  or  two  of  tlie  former  members  may  be  re- 
tained for  the  sake  of  efficiency,  as  many  new  ones  as 
possible  should  be  bn^ight  into  service.  It  will  be  read- 
ily seen  tiiat  with  nine  or  ten  committees  even  a  large 
society  can  easily  be  kept  busy,  and  busy,  too,  in  definite, 
specific,  and  efficient  sei-vice  for  the  Master. 

The  officers  and  committtces  should  be  selected  by  a 
nominating  committee  who  should  present  the  names  to 
the  society  for  election.  .. 

-v..      Two  Dangers  to  be  Avoided. 

In  the  election  of  officers  and  committees  there  are  two 
dangers  to  be  guarded  against ;  first,  a  disposition  to 
shirk  the  duties  and  responsibilities  which  tiie  officers 
and  committees  impose  ;  and  secondly,  a  disposition  to 
feel  agrieved  if  one  is  not  chosen  to  oflRce.  Any  such 
spirit  is  manifestly  unworthy  of  a  member  of  the  Society 
of  Christian  Endeavor ;  but  unsanctified  human  nature 
crops  out  even  in  the  best  of  Christians  occasionally,  and 
it  is  well  ^o  guard  against  possible  dangers. 

For  this  purpose  the  following  resolution  is  incorpora- 
ted in  the  by-laws  of  some  societies  under  the  section  re- 
lating to  the 


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W!>l!>MMiWI>..3!tJM^fcM!'g! 


Election  of  Oftlcers. 

//  IS  n-at/  oti  the  occasion  of  every  semi-annual  eleC' 
tioii: — 

While  memlMTship  on  the  board  of  officers  or  committees  of  thU  so- 
ciety should  be  (li»tnl>uled  as  evenly  as  the  best  good  of  the  society  will 
warrant  among  the  diflerent  members,  the  offices  should  not  be  consid- 
ered places  of  hiinor  to  be  striven  for.  but  simply  opportunities  for  in- 
creased usefulness,  and  any  ill-feeling  or  jealousy  springing  from  this 
cause,  shall  be  ileemcd  unworthy  a  members  of  the  Society  of  Christian 
Kndeavor.  When,  however,  a  member  has  been  fairly  elected,  it  is  ex- 
pected that  he  will  consider  his  otTice  a  sacred  trust,  to  be  conscienti- 
ously accepted,  and  never  to  be  declined  except  for  most  urgent  and 
vali<l  n-asons.  The  above  clause  of  the  by-laws  may  be  read  before 
each  semi' annual  election  of  ofticcrs. 

Reports  of  Committees. 

Another  important  matter  is  tlie  inontlily  report  of  tlie 
committees.  Each  committee  shotild  report  in  tvriting  to 
tlie  society  once  every  month.  Tliis  is  a  great  stimulus 
to  titithfiihiess.  The  report  may  be  sliort,  tlie  month  may 
have  been  comparatively  barren  of  worlt,  but  it  is  none 
the  less  important  that  the  report  should  be  given.  These 
reports  should  be  placed  on  file  by  ihe  Secretary,  that 
they  may  be  referred  to  in  the  future  whenever  desired. 

Thus  a  continuous  history  of  the  society  in  all  its 
branches  of  work  is  preserved,  which  in  future  years  will 
be  of  great  interest  and  profit. 

The   following  are  the  Committees  and   their  duties  as 
defined  by  the  Model  Constitution  and  By-Laws. 
Lookout  Committee. 

It  shall  be  the  dut^  of  this  Committee  to  bring  new 
members  into  the  Society,  to  introduce  them  to  the  work, 
and  to  the  other  members,  and  to  affectionately  look  after 
and  reclaim  any  that  seem  indifferent  to  their  duties. 
This  Committee  shall  also,  by  personal  investigation,  sat 


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isfy  itself  of  the  fitness  of  young  persons  to  hecome  mem- 
bers of  this  Society,  and  shall  propose  their  names  at 
least  one  week  before  tlieir  election  to  membership. 
Pravku-Meetino  Committee. 
This  Committee  shall  have  in  charge  the  prayer-meet- 
ing;  shall  see  that  a  topic  is  assigned  ami  a  leader  ap- 
pointee! for  every  merting,  and  shall  do  what  it  can  to 
secure  faithfidness  to  the  prayer-meeting  pledge. 

Social  CoMMrrTEK. 

It  shall   be  the  dutv  of  this  Committee  to  promote  t'e 
social  interests  of  tiie'  Society,  by  welcoming  strangers  to   • 
tiie  meetings  and   by  providing  for   the  nmtual   acqiiain 
tance  of  the  metnbers  by  occasional    sociables,  for  which 
any  appropriate  entertainment,  of  which  the  Church  ap- 
proves, may  be  provided. 
.,  ::,^;;i;  Executive  Committee. 

This  Committee  shall  consist  of  the  Pastor  of  the  church, 
the  Officers  of  the  Society  and  the  chairmen  of  the  vari- 
ous committees.  All  matters  of  business  requiring  de- 
hate  shall  be  brought  before  this  committee,  and  by  them 
reported  either  favorably  or  adversely  to  the  Society.  All 
discussior  of  proposed  measures  shall  take  place  before 
this  committee  and  not  before  the  Society.  Recommen- 
dations concerning  the  finances  of  the  Society  shall  also 
originate  with  this,  committee. 

Sunday  School.  Committee. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  endeavor  to 
bring  into  the  Sunday-school  those  who  do  not  attend 
elsewhere,  and  to  co-operate  with  the  Superintendent  and 
oflicers  of  the  school,  in  any  ways  which  they  may  sug- 
gest for  the  benefit  of  the  Sunday-school. 


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Calling  Committee. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  have  a  special 
care  for  tiiose  among  the  young   people  who  do  not   feel 
at   home  in   the  church,  to  call  on   them,  and   to  remind 
others  where  calls  should  be  made. 

Music  Committbk. 
It  shall   be  tlie  duty  of  this  Committee   to  provide   for 
the  singing  at   the  Young   People's  meeting,  and  also  to 
turn   the  musical  ability  of  the  Society  to  account,  when 
necessary,  at  public  religious  meetings. 

Missionary  Committkk. 
It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  provide  for  an 
occasional  Missionary  Meeting,  to  interest  the  members 
of  the  Society  in  all  ways  in  missionary  topics,  and  to  aid 
in  any  manner  which  may  seem  practicable,  the  cause  of 
home  and  foreign  missions. 

Flowrr  Committee. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  provide  flow- 
ers for  the  pulpit  and  to  <listribute  them  to  the  sick  at  the 
close  of  the  Sabbath  services. 

TeMI  ERANCE    CoMMITTEK. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  do  what  may 
be  deemed  best  to  promote  temperance  principles  and 
sentiment  among  the  members  of  the  Society. 

Relief  Committee. 

It  shall  be  tlie  duty  of  this  Committee  to  do  what  it  can 
to  cheer  and  aid  if  possible  and  necessary  by  material 
comforts  the  sick  and  destitute  among  the  young  people 
of  the  church  and  Sunday-school. 


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White  Cross  Committee. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  tliis  Committee  to  do  vhat  it  can 
to  disseminate  among  the  yonng  men  principl*  s  of  social 
purity,  and  to  advance  in  every  way  the  White  Cross 
movement. 

Each  Committee  except  the  Executive,  shall  make  a 
report  jn  writing  to  the  Society  at  the  monthly  business 
meeting,  concerning  the  work  of  the  past  month. 


The  Lookout  Committee 

By  Rev.  F.  E.  Clark. 

No  committee  is  of  more  importance  than  the  Lookout 
Committee.  It  is  of  great  importance  that  its  duties  be 
fully  understood  and  faithfully'discharged.  The  success 
or  failure  of  the  society  may  depend  largely  upon  the 
faithfulness  or  unfaithfulness  of  this  committee. 

It  should  be  composed  of  kindly  and  warmhearted 
Christians  as  well  as  faithful  ones  for  its  duties  are  some- 
times delicate. and  while  they  are  faithlully  discharged 
should  a'so  be  discharged  in  an  aH'ectionate  and  courteous 
spirit. 

This  committee  has  been  called  '•  the  outside  con- 
science" of  the  Society.  I  like  the  word  "monitor"  bet- 
ter in  tills  connection,  however,  and  a  most  useful  and 
helpful  monitor  it  may  be.  One  great  mission  of  the 
Lookout  Committee  is  to  see  that  proper  persons  join  the 
society.  Great  care  sliould  be  taken  tiiat  all  the  active 
members  understand  what  they  are  doing  when  thev  join 
the  society;  tiiat  they  really"  believe  themselves  "to  be 
Christians  and  that  they  are  willing  intelligently  to  take 
the  vows  of  service  and  confession. 

Every  active  metniier  sho^ild  have  carefully  read  th^-^ 
Constitution  before  lie  signs  his  name  to  it,  and  it  is  the 
duty  of  the  Lookout  Committee  to  explain  it,  if  not  fully 
understooii,  and  to  tell  just  what  the  praver-meeting 
pledge  requires.  Then  at  the  monthly  consecration 
meeting  this  committee  usually  proposes  the  names  of  the 
new  nembers  and  sees  that  they  are  voted  on  by  the  so- 
ciety at  the  next  meeting.  Then  after  the  members  have 
joined,  it  is  the  duty  of  this  committee  as  its  name  indi- 
cates to  "look  out"  for  every  member,  active  and  associ- 
cate,  chat    the  work    may  be  strengthened,  the   timid  en- 


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PI 


in  the  Lookout 
It  its  duties  be 
.  The  success 
gely  upon  the 
ittee. 

warm-  hearted 
uties  are  some- 
jlly  discharged 
e  and  courteous 

le  outside  con- 
"  monitor"  bet- 
lost   useful  and 

mission  of  the 
persons  join  the 
It  all    the  active 

when  they  join 
emselves  to  be 
lligently  to  take 

refidly  reatl    thv-; 

it,  and  it  is  the 
n  it,  if  not  fully 

prayer-meeting 
ly  consecration 
the  names  of  the 
:d  on  by  the  so- 
B  members  have 
s  its  name  indi- 
itive  and  associ- 
;1,  the   timid  en- 


couraged, and  the  wayward  and  wandering  ones  re- 
claimed. 

The  Consecration  meeting  is  a  most  important  one  for 
this  committee.  During  this  meeting  every  member  of  it 
should  be  especially  alert  to  find  who  are  faithful  and  who 
are  unfaithful  to  their  vows.  The  calling  ot  the  roll  is 
necessary  to  enable  this  committee  to  do  its  duty  intelli- 
gently. ■  A  single  absence  from  this  meeting  should  be 
noticed  and  the  delinquent  one  followed  up  if  no  excuse 
is  sent.  It  will  prevent  future  absence  and  will  frequent- 
ly save  the  absent  one  to  the  Society  and  to  the  work.  If 
one  is  v/ilfuUy  absent  from  three  consecutive  Consecration 
meetings  the-.i  his  r.ame  should  be  dropped  from  the  roll 
by  the  Lookout  Committee  and  in  a  quiet  way,  and  at 
the  proper  time,  the  fact  should  be  announced  to  the  so- 
ciety. If  a  kindly  and  brotherly  spirit  is  mp.nifested,  no 
ill-feeling  will  be  geneaiited.  In  fact  this  is  the  manifest 
duty  of  the  committee  and  no  person  and  no  committee 
can  be  blamed  for  doing  its  duty.  Mr.  F.  K.  Adams  in 
writing  on  this  subject  wisely  says  ; — 

The  character  and  surroundings  of  the  individual  members  of  the 
society  will  give  food  for  thought  for  all  you-  spare  hours.  Let  as, 
then,  limit  ourselves  to  just  one  illustration  in  the  practical  applica.io.-x 
of  our  theory.  It  is  meeting  night.  You  note  the  absence  of  a  boy — 
an  active  member — no  excuse  is  sent.  But  shall  we  take  notice  of  just 
one  failure?  Generally  speaking,  yes.  especially  with  active  members; 
but  it  can  usually  be  done  so  that  he  will  not  realize  that  yon  are  doing 
committee  work.  Your  previous  thinking  will  help  you  i>ere.  From 
your  knowledge  of  him,  who  is  most  likely  to  reach  and  influence  him, 
to  help  and  not  hinder  him?  Go  outside  of  the  committee  for  help,  if 
necessary;  anyway,  to  help  him.  A  word  may  do  for  him,  mow,  what 
no  power  can  do  a  month  hence.  A  hand-shake  may  be  all  that  is 
needed.  A  real  Aear/  interest  is  the  main  thing.  No  iron  rules  can 
,  he  laid  down  to  reach  such  cases.  The  means  are  as  varied  as  the  in- 
dividuals. 

In  a  word,  then,  we  may  say ;  the  duty  of  the  Lookout 


wllmr* 


w^ 


Committei*  is  to  keep  the  Society  active,  by  sentig  that  its 
active  membership  list  is  composed  of  true  and  faithful  mem- 
bers. This  it  does  by  great  care  in  introducing  new 
members  to  the  Society,  by  faithful  and  affectionate  over- 
sight of  those  who  do  belong,  especially  the  younger  and 
less  experienced  ones  and  by  enforcing  the  rules  relating 
to  dismission  that  keep  the  membership  pure  and  active. 
No  higher  or  more  delicate  work  can  be  entrusted  to  any 
committee ;  no  committee  has  a  greater  privilege  or  great- 
er responsibilityr ;  no  committee,  perhaps,  can  so  much 
help  the  church  and  pastor  and  no  faithful  committee 
need  fail  or  bungle  in  its  work  if  it  constantly  and  humbly 
seeks  Divine  guidance. 


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y  seeing  that  its 
d faithful  mem- 
troducing  new 
:ectionate  over- 
le  younger  and 
e  rules  relating 
ure  and  active, 
ntrusted  to  any 
vilege  or  great- 
i,  can  so  much 
iful  committee 
itly  and  humbly 


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11 

The  Prayor-Meotlng  Committee. 

By  Rev.  James  L.  Hill.  '       " 

I.  It  is  tho  duty  of  the  Prayer-meeting  committee  to 
select  leaders  for  the  service.  In  many  societies  the 
choice  is  made  alternately  from  among  young  gentlemen 
and  then  from  among  young  ladies.  It  is  a  very  pretty 
way  where  a  young  lady  presides,  for  her  to  place  a  sheet 
of  note-paper  in  her  Bible  of  the  same  size  with  it,  and 
having  read  the  Scriptural  sentiment  proceed  immediately 
to  read  what  this  suggests  to  her.  It  is  common  for  la- 
dies to  bow  their  heads  down  to  the  desk  before  them  and 
ask,  in  a  word  of  prayer,  for  God's  blessing  on  the  ser- 
vice. It  is  a  good  way  for  one  to  regard  a  prayer  as  con- 
sisting of  sentences,  and  hence  for  one  person  to  begin  the 
prayer  and  advance  only  two  or  three  sentences,  and, 
without  concluding,  allow  another  to  take  it  up.  Thus, 
sometimes,  a  prayer  will  last  five  or  six  minutes,  and  will 
be  participated  in  by  some  twenty  or  thirty  persons. 
Some  of  these  timid  believers  will  thus  have  opened  their 
mouths  in  supplication.  By  this  method  a  suggestion  is 
made  as  co  when  to  pray.  The  time  is  set  by  the  leader. 
One  may  continue  but  a  little  way.  It  is  repressive  if 
any  one  person  continues  long.  More  of  meaning  and 
supplication,  more  than  one  would  first  think  possible, 
can  be  packed  into  a  few  short  sentences. 

II.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  Prayer-meeting  committee  to 
provide,  and  it  may  announce  and  print  the  subjects, 
topics,  questions  or  themes  for  the  service.  Tlie  uniform 
topics  are  prepared  with  great  care  and  will  doubtless 
meet  the  needs  of  .most  societies  fully  as  well  as  those 
which  are  chosen  by  the  committee.  They  have  the  ad- 
vantage of  being  studied  by  tens  of  thousands  of  Christian 
Endeavor  workers,  they  can  be  obtained  of  the  United 


mtiiKmmtimasimimieimmfiWimmmuiliiii 


':! 


:•*  ^     •■■■    .^  ■  ^ 

Society  more  cheaply  than  they  can  be  printed  in  small 
quantities,  and  they  are  expounded  every  week  most 
carefully  in  the  Golden  Rule,  the  national  representative 
of  the  societies. 

III.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  Prayer-meeting  committee 
to  see  that  you  have  u  good  meeting.  To  this  end  ar- 
range with  one  or  two  ladies  to  start  familiar  hymns  im- 
promptu. It  is  a  duty  to  see  that  individuals  are  ready 
to  take  up  the  service  as  the  leader  concludes,  so  that  it 
will  not  lose  momentum.  A  meeting  depends  very  large- 
ly on  the  first  five  or  ten  minutes  after  the  leader  stops. 
The  meeting  then  is  yours,  and  not  his.  "  Throw  the 
responsibility  of  the  meeting  upon  the  attendants,  and 
keep  it  there."  Ask  persons  not  to  conclude  a  speech 
with  a  prayer,  but  to  make  two  diflereiit  contributions. 
'l  lie  habit  of  beginning  promptly,  and  particularly  of 
ending  promptly,  stimulates  early  participation.  A  per- 
son ought  to  be  spoken  f.)  it  he  develops  the  vicious  hab- 
it of  flatly  contradicting  the  position  assumed  by  the  pre- 
vious speaker.  It  is  usually  best  for  a  participant  not  to 
attempt  to  justify  his  position  if  it  is  foolishly  disputed. 
I'  In  a  devotional  meeting  one,  should,  if  possible,  speak 
in  furtnerance  of  the  thouglit  of  the  last  speaker."  The 
Prayer-meeting  committee  sliould  presume  that  it  is  tiie 
duty  of  every  attendant  tr  participate  ;  indeed,  that  the 
inherent  conviction  of  a  child  of  God  is,  that  he  ought  to 
confess  with  his  lips.  It  is  doubted  if  any  young  man, 
rightly  trained  by  our  modern  methods,  who  has  a  deep 
experience  of  the  Spirit  of  God,  ever  is  satisfied  with 
himself  unless  he  has  spoken  for  Christ.  It  is  proper 
for  the  Prayer-meeting  committee  to  act  as  ushers,  in  a 
modest  way,  and  to  see  that  the  company  is  seated  well 
forward,  so  as  to  give  room  to  late  comers.     Scatter  em- 


.-,. ^k--^^  ■ 


rinted   in  small 

ery  week   most 

representative 

ing   committee 
lb  this  end  ar- 
iliar  hymns  im- 
diials  are  ready 
hides,  so  that  it 
ends  very  large- 
le  leader  stops. 
.     ' '  Throw  the 
attendants,  and 
ncliide  a  speech 
t  contributions, 
particularly  of 
pation.     A  per- 
the  vicious  hab- 
ned  by  the  pre- 
iirticipaut  not  to 
)lishly  disputed, 
possible,  speak 
speaker."     The 
ne  that   it  is  the 
indeed, that  the 
that  he  ought  to 
any  young  man, 
who  has  a  deep 
is   satisfied  with 
it.     It   is  proper 
t  as  ushers,  in  a 
iy  is  seated  well 
srs. 


18 

bersof  fire,  and  they  will  go  out.  If  any  one  has  the 
evil  habit  of  .scolding  about  persons  who  are  not 
present,  show  hnn  the  futility  of  the  habit.  T'.ie  servant 
of  the  Lord  must  be  gentle.  It  may  be  well  to  reveal  to 
some  persons  their  practice  of  always  saying  the  sanie 
thing.  Reports  of  specific  answers  to  prayer  and  bnel 
accounts  of  revivals  are  always  stimulating.  To  avail 
the  meeting  of  the  religious  bearings  of  events  on  wliich 
everyone  is  reflecting,  like  the  New  Year,  Thanksgiving, 
fruit-bearing,  fading  as  a  leaf,  etc.,  requires  ingenuity,  but 
is  a  timely  and  practicable  method  which  is  often  eflcc- 
tive.  There  is,  however,  no  expedient  that  will  take  the 
place  of  spiritual  life.  What  most  prayer-meetings  need 
18  a  revival  of  religion.  It  is  a  devotional  meeting.  11 
the  meeting  has  no  warmth  pray—Vv^^^  praying— get 
others  to  praying — imiav  1 


r.  ^y-!    'Vt  .:■"- 


mtfttHamiumj'mtmMmi^iiiimtmie^Mi^^MjiuitiVnst^ 


I 


14 


v. 


The  Work  of  the  Social  Committee.     ^'  * 

By  Frank  A.  Apnold.  -; 

The  first  duty  of  this  committee  lies  in  the  mutual  ac- 
quaintjuicc  of  the  members,  No  Society  can  do  efficient 
work  without  this  at  the  beginning.  There  must  be  that 
teclmg  of  luuty  among  the  members  themselves,  before 
amthmg  can  be  done  toward  reaching  those  outside 
Ihere  nnist  be  tiia'  leeling  that  they  are  bound  toKether 
hy  a  common  bond,  and  that  they,  as  a  society,  have  one 
ann.  one  purpose,  the  saving  of  souls.  Then  moving  on 
as  It  were,  with  one  mind  and  one  body,  they  carry  with 
them  an  influence  and   power  for  good  well-nigh  irresis-t 

A  society  bound  together  in  this  manner  begins  at  once 
to  reach  out  lor  new  members,  and  in  their  treatment  is 
an  important  duty  of  tiie  Social  Committee.  Let  the 
stranger,  as  soon  as  he  enters  the  church,  be  made  to  feel 
at  home,— to  ieel  tliat  those  whom  he  sees  are  interested 
m  his  welfare.  I^t  a  member  of  this  committee  meet 
such  an  one  at  the  door  with  a  smile  of  welcome,  and  a 
Hearty  hand-shake.  At  some  time,  either  before  or  at 
the  close  of  the  meeting,  let  a  few  moments  of  social  in- 
tercourse be  provided  for,  at  wiiich  time  those  who  arc 
strangers  can  make  tiie  acquaintance  of  some,  if  only  a 
fc<.v,  of  the  earnest  workers.  A  little  time  spent  in  this 
niiunier  w  ill  be  found  wonderfully  helpful  to  all.  Too 
often  IS  It  the  case  that  as  soon  as  the  final  hymn  is  sunir, 
there  seems  to  be  a  common  desire  to  get  outside  the 
church  as  soon  as  possible,  leaving  strangers  or  new 
members  with  but  scanty,  if  any,  greeting. 

If  there  was  this  feeling  of  fellowship  and  der ire  to 
help  otiiers  filling  the  heart  of  each  member,  would  they 
not  love  to  linger  at  the  close  of  the  service,  meeting  each 


imittee. 

\  the  mutual  ac- 
■  can  do  efficient 
ere  must  be  that 
emselves,  before 
g  those  outside. 
:  bound  together 
ociety,  have  one 
riien  moving  on 
tliey  carry  with 
'ell-nigli  irresis-t 

:r  begins  at  once 
heir  treatment  is 
nittee.  Let  the 
,  be  made  to  feel 
cs  are  interested 
LTommittee   meet 

welcome,  and  a 
ler  before  or  at 
;nts  of  social  in- 
le  those  who  are 

some,  if  only  a 
ne  spent  in  this 
ful  to  all.  Too 
U  hymn  is  sung, 

get  outside  the 
rangers  or  new 

ip  and  def  ire  to 
jber,  would  they 
cc,  meeting  each 


18 

other  freely  and  cordially,— telling  one,  perhaps,  of  the 
help  his  or  her  words  had  been  to  them  ;  speaking  a 
word  of  encouragement  to  one  of  the  younger  members 
who  had  spoken  for  the  first  time  ;  meeting  the  stranger 
with  the  expressed  desire  to  see  nis  face  often  in  the  meet- 
ings ;  and  so  en,  dropping  a  helping  word  here  and  an- 
other tliere,  costing  nothing,  and  yet  doing  an  mfinite 
amount  of  good  to  those  around  them. 

I  fear  in  ?«any  societie?  too  little  is  made  of  the  wel- 
come which  should  always  be  held  out,  and,  although  it 
may  be  in  the  Acar/s  of  the  members,  the  stranger  sees 
nothing  more  of  it  expressed,  than,  perhaps,  an  appro- 
priate  motto  hung  over   the  door  of  the  prayer-meetmg 

room.  . 

In  the  providing  of  sociables,  enteitamments,  and  the 
like,  a  larger  field  is  opened  to  the  Social  Committee,  and 
upon  them  to  a  large  exter*:  depends  their  success  or  fail- 
ure. At  such  times  they  are  the  Committee  of  Arrange- 
ments, the  Committee  on  Entertainment,  the  Reception 
Committee,  etc.,  and  any  one  who  has  served  on  this 
committee,  knows  tlie  amount  of  work  involved  m  pre- 
paring for  a  gathering  of  this  kind.  At  such  times  self 
should  be  forgotten,  and  the  main  thought  be  the  enjoy-  • 
ment  of  others.  >     •      i 

At  the  beginning  tlie  restraint  and  stiftness  which  al- 
most invariably  attends  such  gatherings,  should  be  broken 
up,— and  by  a  little  planning  and  tact,  ou  the  part  of  the 
committee,  the  party  can  be  divided  in  groups  and  knots 
of  four  or  five. 

The  new  member  attending  his  first  sociable,  and  who 
feels  like  a  stranger  in  a  strange  land,  can  be  introduced 
into  one  of  these  groups,  and  almost  before  he  real-zes  it, 
he  finds  he  is  talking  and  enjoying  himself,  in  the  society 


! 

!ii 


of  thoHc,  who  but  u  incnent  before  were  comparative 
«tran}rer.s.  The  .lutien  ..f  the  Social  Committee,  at  these 
{fathei  mgs  arc.  of  cour«e,  varie<l  according  to  the  nature 
of  the  entertainment  provided,  hut,  whatever  it  may  be, 
thev  should  he  hrst  and  foremost  in  all  that  pertains  to  its 
success.  I  lifv  shf.uld  be  willing  to  perform  some  of  the 
les.  pleasant  ,luties,  if  need  be,  and  all  the  while  he 
'!!c8c^   P'""'""^'   ♦"'■   »'"-■  t-ase   and   enjoyment  of  those 

J-ft  a  .  ..^,j,I  Committee  prepare  icself  for  these  gather- 
ings, as  It  wi.uld  for  the  performance  .)f  anv  other  duty. 
aiuUiiter  upon  the  work  with  the  determination  to  do  all 
m  Its  power  f.>r  the  pleasure  of  others,  and  the  success  of 
the  social  is  assuru«l  from  the  start. 

Through  it  all  let  us  not  forget  that  the  work  of  the  So- 
cial  U.mmittee  is  hut  a  means  to  an  end.— the  end  sought 
t..r  l.v  all  rue  Christian  Kmleavor  work,— that  of  souls, 
consecrated  wholly  to  the  Master's  service.  It  is  like  the 
m:nor  notes  of  the  musical  instrument,  light  in  them- 
selves,  vet  blending  sortly  with  the  heavier  and  lending  a 
perlcct  harmony  to  the  whole. 

In  closing,  I  would  leave  with  Social  Committees  these 
lew  suggestions : — 

I .  lie  sure  the  members  of  your  society  are  mutually 
acquainted.  "  "  ^ 

,  ^,  ,^?  "V*  "'^Jf'^''^t  the  stranger  or  the  i.cw  member, 
l)ut  let  him  have  your  first  attention. 

3-  Be  prepared  to  sacrifice  self  if  need  be,  and  make 
the  happiness  of  others  your  pleasure. 

4.  Keep  ever  fresh  in  your  mind  as  a  guide  to  your 
actions  the  thought  that  it  is  the  Master's  work  in  which 
you  are  engaged,  and  He  who  can  look  into  the  heart 
and  see   the  motives  which   govern  our  actions,  will  not 


/ 


■  n>  V  ''j1«il'ifr(i1f  IIM  ff'TMi'i 


•I'rr'iiiii  imTiiiTi'iii'iiifi;Minifwiti»« 


ere  comparative 
nmittee,  at  these 
ng  to  the  nature 
atever  it  may  be, 
lat  peitains  to  its 
orm  some  of  the 
ill  the  while  he 
lyment  of  those 

for  these  gather- 
"  any  other  (hity, 
lination  to  do  all 
id  the  success  of 

work  of  the  So- 
— the  end  sought 
, — that  of  souls, 
e.  It  is  like  the 
I  light  in  them- 
er  and  lending  a 

ioinmittees  these 

ety  are  mutually 

le  ntw  member, 

>d  be,  and  make 

a  guide  to  your 
3  work  in  which 
k  into  the  heart 
lotions,  will  not 


^laMMIRIMIRt' 


leave  unrewarded  even  the  cup  of  cold  water.  If  it  be 
given  in  His  name. 


The  Christian  Literature  Committee. 

Some  societies  have  found  great  advantage  in  having 
a  Christian  Literature  Committee  for  disseminating  good 
papers  and  magazines  among  those  who  cannot  otherwise 
have  religious  reading.     We  think  that  this  committee 
might  be  introduced  into  many  of  our  societies.     Many 
families  have  almost  no  good  reading  from  one  year's 
end  to  the  other.     In  many,  only  the  trashiest  of  papers 
C'x      are  seen.     Why  not  counteract  evil  With  good.     In  some 
\    cases  it  may  be  well  to  send  old  papers  which  have  al- 
i    A  readv  been  used.     Usually,  however,  it  is  better,  as  far 
^  \\a8  possible,  to  send  the  papers  direct  from  the  newspaper 
Y offices.     They  will  be  more  appreciated  and  more  likely 
to  be  read.     A  few  dollars  will  supply  a  good  many  fam- 
ilies with  good  reading  for  a  year. 


18 

The  Work  of  the  Sunday  School  Committee. 

By  Rev.  F.  E.  Clark. 
Bring  in  Nkw  Scholars. 

The  most  obvious  way  in  which  the  Sunday  School 
Committee  can  be  useful  is  in  increasing  the  size  of  the 
school.  In  almost  every  community  there  are  hundreds 
of  young  people  who  ought  to  be  in  the  Sunday  school 
who  are  not  there.  Here  is  a  wide  field  for  you  to 
work  in.  Do  not  attempt  to  get  into  your  school  those 
who  properly  belong  somewhere  else.  No  good  ever 
came  of  proselyting  from  other  churches  or  Sunday 
schools.  Proselyte  from  the  world  all  you  choose,  from 
the  ranks  of  the  indifferent  and  thoughtless.  No  matter 
how  many  you  bring  from  the  highways  and  hedges,  and 
from  that  crowd  of  boys  and  young  men  which  is  so  bus- 
ily engaged  in  holding  up  the  lamp-post  on  the  street  cor- 
ner on  warm  Sunday  afternoons. 

There  are  some  cards  provided,  as  you  will  see  on  an- 
other page,  for  the  Sunday  School  Committee,  to  be  used 
as  invitation  cards.  Follow  up  these  cards  with  a  word 
of  personal  invitation,  and  repeat  it  more  than  once,  even 
if  you  are  rebuffed  the  first  time,  and  sooner  or  later  you 
will  increase  your  school. 

Set  Others  at  Work. 
It  is  not  enough  that  your  committee  alone  should  do 
this  work  ;  though  you  might  be  never  so  busy,  you  five 
could  not  do  all  that  ought  to  be  done  ;  but  if  you  can  get 
all  the  school  to  help  you,  or  even  half  of  it,  there  is 
scarcely  any  limit  to  your  work.  Persuade  just  as  many 
as  you  can  to  promise  to  br.'ng  in  at  least  one  new  schol- 
ar within  the  next  quarter.  If  each  one  brought  only 
one  more  in  the  course  of  a  whole  year,  it  requires  a  very 


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Committee. 


Sunday  School 

the  size  of  the 

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Sunday  school 

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ur  school  those 

No  good   ever 

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ou  choose,  from 

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and  hedges,  and 

which  is  so  bus- 

an  the  street  cor- 

u  will  see  on  an- 
litlee,  to  be  used 
irds  with  a  word 
;  than  once,  even 
oner  or  later  you 


alone  should  do 
so  busy,  you  five 
)ut  if  you  can  get 
ilfof  it,  there  is 
ade  just  as  many 
st  one  new  schol- 
me  brought  only 
it  requires  a  very 


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easy  prf)blem  in  arithmetic  to  show  that  the  school  would 
be  doubled  in  a  twelve-month.  If  you  want  a  thing  well 
done,  get  others  to  do  it.  See  that  it  is  done,  but  get 
others  to  do  part  of  the  work  ;  thus  they  will  be  blessed 
as  well  as  yourselves. 

Fii.i.  \}v  TiiK  Vacant  Class ks. 
Ill  almost  every  schooi,  especially  at  the  beginning  of 
tiic  school  year,  there  are  apt  to  be  vacancies  in  many  of 
the  classes.  The  scholars,  for  one  reason  or  another 
have  dropped  out.  I'liey  need  a  little  kin<Hy  lo«)king 
after.  You  are  just  the  ones  to  do  it.  Perhaps  the  teach- 
er is  busv  and  thinks  he  cannot  visit  his  scholars  or  per- 
haps he  IS  lazy  and  will  not,  Inougli  I  do  not  believe  that  is 
true  in  many  schools  ;  then  when  you  have  had  a  talk  with 
him  and  the  superintendent  about  it,  take  the  names  and 
addresses  of  all  the  absent  scholars,  livide  them  up 
among  your  committee,  make  -  social  call  upon  them, 
find  out  why  they  have  stayed  away,  and  bring  them  back 
.if  vou  can.  Four  chances  out  of  five,  they  only  need  a 
little  friendly  attention  to  induce  them  to  renew  their  loy- 
alty to  the  school. 

Co-OPEnATE    WITH    THE    SUPERINTENDENT. 

But  these  are  only  a  few  of  the  ways  in  which  you  can 
help  your  superintendent.  At  anniversaries  and  Sunday 
school  concerts  and  harvest  festivals  and  all  such  occasions, 
you  can  be  very  helpful  to  him.  Ask  him,  once  in  a 
while,  what  he  would  like  to  have  you  do  ;  or  if  there  is 
not  some  new  work  he  can  put  into  your  hands.  Per- 
haps he  would  like  to  have  you  find  a  list  of  persons  who 
would  be  willing  to  take  classes  if  required,  and  from  this 
he  can  choose  those  best  adapted  to  the  positions  he  wish- 
es to  fill.  If  I  had  time  I  would  like  to  tell  you  how  one 
Sunday  School   Committee  of  which  I  know  has  helped 


I 


so 

the  Kimerinfeiulent  m  well  as  the  whole  school  uml  church  ; 
but,  if  I  should  tell  you  where  they  worked,  you  would 
think  I  was  partial  to  that  society,  and  I  have  no  «louht 
there  are  many  luuidreds  of  committees  doin^;  just  as  good 
a  work  After  all  specific  directions,  here  is  a  pretty 
good  rule  for  the  Sunday  School  Committee,  as  well  as 
for  every  other.  Keep  your  eyes  open,  he  wide  awake, 
consult  those  wi'  r  than  yourselves,  and,  when  you  sec 
anything  that  yoi    can  do,  do  it. 

The  following  card  has  been  used,  with  good  eflect, 
by  many  Sundav  School  Committees.  It  may  be  print- 
ed as  elaborately  and  expensively  as  any  committee 
may  choose,  or  it  may  be  supplied  at  very  low  rates. 
The  United  Society  will  furnish  it,  neatly'  but  plainly 
printed  on  paper,  for  thirty  cents  a  hundred. 

-- SUNDA  r  SillOOL. 

Jieing  desirous  of  increasing  our  Sunday  School,  and 
not  finding  your  name  among  its  members,  we  most  cor- 
dially invite  you  to  become  a  member,  trusting  that  yoit 
will  find  much  enjoyment  in  attending,  and  knowing 
that  your  attendance  will  assist  us  in  promoting  the  suc- 
cess of  the  school. 

In  behalf  of  the  S.  S.  Committee, 
Young  People's  Society  of  Christian  findeavor^^    ■_ 


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lool  untl  church  ; 
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I  have  no  tloubt 
oing  just  U8  good 
here  is  n  p«-etty 
littee,  as  well  as 
be  wide  awake. 
J,  when  you  see 

trith  good  cHect, 
[t  may  he  print- 
uiy  committee 
:  very  low  rates, 
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red. 
AT  SC  //OOL. 

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'rusting'  that  yoil 
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nittee, 

an   Endeavor. 


The  Calling  Committee. 

HV    RKV.    F.    K.   CI.AKK. 

This  committee  can  make  itself  exceedingly  useful,  es- 
pecially in. a  church  located  in  a  growing  community,  or 
where  the  population  is  changing.  Its  work  is  largely  to 
look  after  strangers,  and  to  introduce  them  to  others.  It 
is  sonietimes  called  the  "  Strangers'  Committee."  In  no 
way  can  the  ice  ot  strangeness  .so  well  he  broken  as  by  a 
friendly  call.  If  the  young  person  feels  that  enough  in- 
terest is  taken  in  him  to  lead  two,  three,  four,  or  five  of 
the  young  people  in  the  church  which  he  attends  to  call 
on  him,  he  will  be  very  sure  to  take  an  interest  in  them, 
and  in  the  church  which  they  represent  He  will  be  pret- 
ty certain  to  be  found  at  the  next  young  people's  meeting, 
and  the  interest  already  aroused  may  t)e  increased,  his 
circle  of  acquaintanceship  widened,  until,  almost  insensi- 
bly, he  becomes  one  of  the  helpful  and  earnest  workers  in 
the  church.  This  committee  should  be  on  the  outlook 
for  strange  faces.  When  a  family  moves  into  the  com- 
munity, let  them  find  out  if  there  are  not  some  young 
[>eople  in  it  who  would  like  to  attend  their  churcd,  and 
et  all  the  other  members  of  the  society  be  very  particular 
to  inform  them  of  cases  needing  attention  which  have 
come  to  their  ears. 

But  there  are  others  beside  strangers  who  can  be  great- 
ly helped  by  the  Calling  Committee.  In  every  church 
there  are  certain  ones,  who,  through  bashfulness  or  false 
modesty,  have  kept  too  much  in  the  background.  They 
have  gone  on,  year  after  year,  perhaps,  thinking  that  they 
werenot  wanted  or  welcome  among  the  young  people,  and 
that  they  had  no  place  among  the  others  More  and  more 
they  become  shy,  self-centered,  and  reser\ed.  Let  the 
Calling  Committee  pay  especial  attention  to  such  pers(  ns. 


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A  little  friendly  interest  shown  in  them  is  all  that  they 
need,  oftentimes,  to  transform  them  into  earnest,  working 
Christians. 

At  the  social  gatherings,  this  committee  can  be  of  great 
assistance  to  the  Social  Committee  in  introducing  those 
they  have  previously  become  acquainted  with  to  the  other 
members,  and  taking  particular  pains  to  see  that  there  are 
no  neglected  wall-flowers.  Another  class  of  young  peo- 
ple whom  the  Calling  Committee  should  especially  re- 
member is  the  sick.  The  tedious  hours  of  illness  or  con- 
valescence may  be  much  relieved  and  shortened  by  a  friend- 
ly call ;  and  it  is  long  before  such  kindly  attentions  are 
forgotten.  It  is  not  a  social  afTair  simply,  it  is  a  Christian 
service,  and,  through  such  efforts  many  a  soul  may  be 
won  for  Christ. 


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is  all  that  they 
L'arnest,  working 

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itroducing  those 
■with  to  the  other 
see  that  there  are 
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of  illness  or  con- 
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The  Work  of  the  Music  Committee. 

Bv  Miss  Ella  E,  Severance. 

In  many  societies  the  field  of  this  committee  is  supposed 
to  be  entirely  outside  of  the  society  and  that  the  efforts  of 
the  committee  should  be  directed  usually  toward  the  Sun- 
day evening  service.  Sometimes  it  i?  a  well-trained  cho- 
rus that  is  provided ;  sometimes,  a  skilled  soloist  or  cor- 
net accompanist. 

As  a  result,  there  are  fewer  empty  seats ;  and  the  heart 
of  the  pastor  is  encouraged.  All  this  work  for  the  church 
is  most  laudable  and  much  to  be  encouraged,  and  every 
true  pastor  will  tell  the  Music  Committee  ot  many  services 
it  can  render  the  church.  But  one  object  here  is  to  tell 
how  the  committee  may  be  of  most  use  to  the  society. 

In  the  meetings  of  the  society  itself  the  work  of  the 
Music  Committee  is  much  needed ;  and  it  is  there  that 
systematic  work  counts  for  the  most. 

If  any  doubt  this  statement,  let  its  truth  be  tested  by 
cultivating,  in  the  meetings  of  the  society,  the  habit  of 
spontaneous  song, — introducing  into  the  musical  work 
similar  plans  to  those  already  employed  in  the  devotional 
work ;  choosing,  in  the  same  manner,  leaders,  and  those 
who  shall  stand  pledged  to  aid  them,  by  the  judicious  use 
of  song.  Then  don't  wait  till  some  awful  pause  oc- 
curs, in  which  to  say,  "  Please  sing  No.  74."  Rather  let 
song  come  as  a  response  to  the  spirit  of  the  meeting.  Let 
it  be  a  continuation, — a  re-rendering  of  the  thought  ex- 
pressed. Perhaps  a  young  man  rises  in  the  meeting  for 
the  first  time,  and  confesses  his  need  of  God's  help.  Hov. 
perceptibly  the  thought  is  emphasized  if  some  clear  voice 
responds, 

"  I  Need  Thee  Every  Hour,  Most  Gracious  I  crd;" 
and  one  by  one  the  strain  is  taken  up  by  others !     Or  a 


imf 


young  woman  speaks  with  trembling  voice  of  her  love 
and  gratitude  for  the  providence  that  has  guided  all  her 
ways,  the  thought  can  be  at  once  voiced  in  song : 

'■  Do  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  God  !     Behold  my  heart,  an  J  see/" 

There  would  be  ntleast  arte  desirable  result  obtained  by 
adopting  the  plan  I  have  sketched, — Ma/  sinffing,  which 
is  intended  merely  to  kill  time,  would  be  at  once  and  for- 
ever done  away  with.  And  1/  this  spirit  of  responsive 
song  should  run  over  into  the  church-meeting,  its  influence 
would  be  more  effective  than  that  of  the  most  elaborate 
and  the  most  skilfully  arranged  of  musical  services. 

This  mode  of  work  is  not,  I  confess,  verj-  striking,  or 
even  very  original.  Don't,  on  that  account,  let  it  be  alto- 
gether rejected.     At  least,  trv  it.     Tr\-  it. 


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its  influence 


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services, 
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int,  let  it  be  alto- 


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The  Work  of  the  Missionary  Committee. 
By  Ada  K.  Hartshorn. 

The  question  is  often  asked,  "  How  can  we  interest  our 
members  in  Missions  and  how  can  we  make  them  want 
to  come  to  the  Missionary  meetings  as  much  as  to  any  of 
tlie  others."  In  the  brief  space  allotted  to  this  subject,  only 
a  few- suggestions  can  be  offered.  Give  just  as  many  a 
part  in  the  meeting  as  possible.  Some  can  read  a  selec- 
tion here  who  find  it  hard  to  say  a  word  of  their  own . 
This  is  a  good  time  for  such  to  learn  to  use  their  voices, 
when  they  do  not  feel  special  responsibility  for  the  selec- 
tion made.  Give  information  as  well  as  entertainment  at 
these  meetings,  but  put  the  information  in  an  interesting 
form.  Haveagood,brightmissionary  story  read.  Some- 
times have  a  question-box  started  at'one  meeting,  the  ans- 
wers to  be  given  at  the  next.  Let  the  Missionary  Com- 
mittee talk  up  the  meeting  with  the  members  as  they 
meet  from  time  to  time-  If  they  know  of  any  who  make 
it  a  practice  to  stay  away  when  the  Missionary  evening 
comes,  send  them  notes  of  invitation  ;  give  just  those  some 
thing  to  do.  If  they  have  a  part,  they  cannot  help  but 
feel  some  interest  in  that  one  meeting  at  least.  Use  all 
the  legitimate  ways  you  can  think  of  to  draw  the  young 
people  of  the  church  to  these  meetings. 

Perhaps  I  cannot  do  better  than  to  give  a  brief  account 
of  a  Christian  Endeavor  Missionary  meeting  I  once  attend- 
ed. The  subject  was  China.  Alter  the  opening  exercises 
some  one  asked,  "  What  route  do  we  take  in  going  from 
Boston  to  China  V  From  the  opposite  side  ot  the  room 
came  the  answer.  Then  followed  in  rapid  succession,  as 
if  the  persons  had  just  thought  to  ask,  a  dozen  or  more 
questions,  such  as  "  How  large  is  China  }  Have  the  peo- 
ple  strange  customs?     Whj|t   is  their   home  life?    Are 


: 


5J6 

they  a  religious  people  ?  What  has  the  Christian  World 
done  for  China?  When  did  China  first  hear  of  Christ?" 
These  questions  and  answers  had  been  prepared  by  the 
Committee  and  given  out  beforehand.  It  took  time,  but 
it  paid.  A  set  of  Chinese  pictures  was  shown,  illustrating 
the  manner  and  customs  of  the  Chinese.  A  very  enter- 
taining letter  from  a  lady  Missionary  in  Foochow,  was 
read  that  told  ot  the  formation  and  growth  ot  a  Christian 
Endeavor  Society  there.  A  quartette  lendered  two  beau- 
tiful songs,  and  one  young  lady  sang  a  solo.  The  meet- 
ing ended  with  the  reading  of  a  story  called,  "The  Other 
Girl's  Work."  It  tjus  an  interesting  meeting  and  I  am 
sure  no  one  couli^  have  gone  away  thinking  otherwise. 

As  the  company  lingered  for  a  talk  after  the  meeting, 
one  of  the  Committee  was  heard  to  say  to  another,  "Novs 
what  shall  we  do  for  our  next  meeting ;  it  comes  in  five 
weeks,  you  know?*' 

It  is  good  and  profitable  to  have  these  interesting  meet- 
ings, but  this  is  only  a  small  part  of  the  duty  of  this  Com- 
mittee, as  set  before  them  in  the  Constitution.  They  are 
not  only  to  hold  Missionary  meetings,  but  they  are  to 
"  aid  in  any  manner  which  may  seem  practicable  the 
cause  of  Home  and  Foreign  Missions."  Just  how  are 
they  to  do  this?  The  answer  seems  to  be,  through  the 
Missionary  Work  of  the  Church.  Are  the  churches  do- 
ing all  they  can  in  the  way  of  Missionary  Work?  And 
are  the  Christian  Endeavor  Societies  doing  their  part  in 
the  Missionary  Work  of  their  own  churches?  Is  there  a 
Mission  Circle  in  your  church  ?  If  there  is  one,  is  it  in  a 
flourishing  condition?  Is  the  Christian  Endeavor  Socie- 
ty helping  it  in  all  the  ways  that  it  can  ?  How  many 
members  of  the  Society  are  members  of  the  Circle  ?  Do 
all  the  Missionary  Committee  belong  to  it?    If  not,  here 


hristian  World 
hear  of  Christ?" 
prepared  by  the 
t  took  time,  but 
jwn,  illustrating 
A  very  enter- 
1  Foochow,  was 
th  ot  a  Christian 
idered  two  beau- 
jIo.  The  meet- 
ed,  "The  Other 
eeting  and  I  am 
ing  otherwise, 
fter  the  meeting, 
a  another,  "Now 
;  it  comes  in  five 

interesting  meet- 
duty  of  this  Com- 
ution.  They  are 
,  but  they  are  to 
I  practicable  the 
,"  Just  how  are 
)  be,  through  the 
the  churches  do- 
ary  Work  ?  And 
aing  their  part  in 
rches?  Is  there  a 
e  is  one,  is  it  in  a 
\  Endeavor  Socie- 
can  ?  How  many 
if  the  Circle?  Do 
0  it?    If  not,  here 


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is  just  the  chance  for  this  Committee  to  work.  Join  the 
Circle  and  give  it  your  enthusiastic  support.  Do  not  try 
to  engineer  it,  for  it  is  probably  well  organized  already, 
but  do  all  you  can  to  induce  those  in  the  Society  who  are 
not  already  members  to  join  it  with  you.  If  there  is  no 
Mission  Circle  in  your  church,  start  one.  Do  not  let  it 
be  said  that  there  is  a  Christian  Endeavor  Society  satis- 
fied v/ith  its  work,  while  there  is  no  M'ssion  Circle  in 
their  church .  Do  not  try  to  make  the  Endeavor  Society 
into  a  Mission  Circle,  for  that  Society  has  work  to  do  in 
many  directions,  but  form  one  from  any  young  people  in 
the  congregation,  whether  in  the  Society  or  not,  and  take 
this  as  part  of  the  work  that  the  Society  gives  you  to  do 
for  the  church. 


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Fruit  and  Flower  Committes- 

By  Rev.  James  I,.  Hii.i-. 
The  work  of  this  committee  has  been  singularly  bless- 
ed of  God.  Its  hibors  are  peculiarly  appropriate  to  young 
people.  Indeed  when  older  persons  have  flowers  to  be- 
stow younger  people  are  sought  to  carry  them  to  their 
destination.  Tiiere  are  usually  sick  persons  in  every 
parish  that  ougiit  to  be  visited  every  week.  Young  per- 
sons can  aid  the  pastor.  No  speeches  need  to  be  made. 
What  good  Christian  people  want,  when  in  ill-health,  is 
an  expression  of  sympathy  and  of  remembrance.  If  one 
crosses  the  threshold  bearing  flowers  his  visit  needs  no 
other  explanation.  When  strangers  are  visited  they  have 
some  long  hours  before  them  in  which  to  think  of  the 
kindness  of  the  church.  "  I  should  like  to  see  the  pastor 
of  those  kind  young  people,"  said  a  man  in  mortal  ill- 
ness. This  ransomed  soul  has  been  accounted  a  trophy 
of  the  work  of  the  Flower  Committee.  One  well-known 
society  supplies  each  patient  in  the  city  hospital  once  a 
week  with  a  f^w  flowers.  The  Committee  does  its  work 
on  Monday  ai'^ernoon,  receiving  each  week  a  list  of  all 
the  sick  persons  in  the  parish  and  neighborhood  from  the 
pastor.  The  writer  has  dropped  the  list  from  his  study 
window  scores  of  times  with  a  heart-felt  "God  bless 
you"  to  the  young  persons  who  are  aiding  to  bear  "the 
burden  of  all  the  people."  In  a  church  that  he  serve  as 
collection  is  taken  in  the  Sunday  morning  congregation 
for  the  decoration  of  the  audience  room.  The  young 
people  have  the  care  of  the  expenditure.  Sometimes 
societies  make  a  moderate  appropriation.  The  great 
work  of  the  committee  is  to  act  as  medium  between  those 
who  will  give  flowers  and  potted  plants  and  those  who 
ought  to  receive  them.     Decorating  the  church  and  sub- 


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opriate  to  young 
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ry  them  to  their 
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lis  visit   needs  no 
visited  they  have 
h  to  think  of  the 
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nan  in  mortal  ill- 
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One  well-known 
ty  hospital  once  a 
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week  a  list  of  all 
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list  from  his  study 
t-felt  "God  bless 
ding  to  bear  "the 
:h  that  he  serve  as 
ning  congregation 
)om.     The  young 
iture.     Sometimes 
ition.     The  great 
lium  between  those 
tits  and  those  who 
le  church  and  sub- 


20 

sequently  distributing  the  flowers  is  the  work  of  this 
committee  reduced  to  its  lowest  terms,  A  committee 
however,  ought  to  see  how  much  it  can  do,  not  how  lit- 
tle. Its  work  can  be  easily  amplified,  for  example,  at 
Christmastide.  In  the  autumn,  in  tlie  summer,  some 
platps  of  fruit  can  often  be  secured  for  those  in  ill-health. 
If  the  committee  has  a  little  fund  a  few  oranges  can  be 
carried  to  the  sick  children  of  tiie  Sabbath  School,  par- 
ticularly among  the  poor.  Many  prosperous  housekeep- 
ers will  gladly  bestow  delicacies  if  it  is  shown  that  Christ 
is  suflering  in  the  person  of  His  poor  One  lady  that  we 
know  cultivates  a  pansy  bed  to  which  the  committee  has 
every  week  in  summer  unquestioned  access.  The  United 
Society  can  supply,  at  trifling  cost,  a  very  pretty  gilt  and 
beveled-edged,  perforated  card  to  attach  to  the  bouquet, 
saying  in  pretty  print,  "with  the  kind  wishes  of  the 
Young  People's  Society  of  Christian  Endeavor." 

We  want  to  make  our  young  people  flower-loving.  We 
want  all  who  wear  our  badge  to  be  tender  and  compas- 
sionate, and  to  be  trained  to  be  mindful  of  the  unfortun- 
ate. We  believe  that  there  are  members  of  our  societies 
who  are  to  hear  from  Divine  lips,  "I  was  sick  and  ye 
visited  me."  "Inasmuch  as  ye  do  it  unto  the  least  of 
these  my  brethren,  ye  did  it  unto  me." 


;  ■■! 


» 

The  Work  of  the  Temperance  Committee. 
IJv  John  M.  S.  Leach. 

The  practical  work  ot  the  Temperance  Committee 
should  be  very  simple.  We  should  hold  temperance 
meetings  at  stated  times,  perhaps  quarterly ;  as  the  con- 
secration meeting  comes  monthly,  and  as  the  missionary 
meeting  is  quarterly,  perhaps  it  would  not  be  best  to 
have  them  oftener  than  that.  The  Temperance  Commit- 
tee should  give  special  notice  of  the  meeting.  Call  very 
special  attention  to  the  tact  that  we  want  a  tcmpureance 
meeting,  so  that  the  young  people  may  come  prepared, 
that  every  prayer  may  be  one  for  temperance,  every 
selection  read,  every  recitation  be  directly  bearing  upon 
the  one  subject  under  discussion. 

Before  the  *env  trance  meeting,  the  committee  should 
consult  together  as  to  special  means  to  make  the  meeting 
interesting  and  profitable  ;  should  be  themselves  prepared 
to  bring  before  the  people  facts  concerning  the  cause  ; 
not  old,  threadbare  facts  that  have  been  >  cpeated  a  hund- 
red times,  but  news  fresh  from  the  field,  interesting  and 
encouraging  instruction.  If  the  meeting  be  not  wholly 
arranged  for  in  all  its  details,  I  would  especially  recom- 
mend that  the  temperance  committee  be  so  well  prepared 
and  informed  that  they  be  able  to  take  up  the  subject 
during  any  pauses  that  may  occur ;  in  short,  that  they 
consider  themselves  in  a  measure  responsible  for  the  in- 
terest of  the  temperance  meeting.  This  study  and  thought 
on  the  part  of  the  committee  will  not  only  add  to  the 
interest  of  the  meeting,  but,  by  interesting  the  committee 
themselves,  better  prepare  them  for  temperance  work. 
There  is,  I  think,  some  difference  of  opinion  as  to  this 
question  of  passing  the  pledge,  some  leaving  that  to  be 
done  by  the  regular  temperance  organization.     This  may 


ommittee. 

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)ld  temperance 
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ing.  Call  very 
:  a  tempereance 
come  prepared, 
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>ake  the  meeting 
nselves  prepared 
ning  the   cause ; 
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I,  interesting  and 
g  be  not  wholly 
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so  well  prepared 
up   the   subject 
short,  that  they 
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>pinion  as  to  this 
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31 

depend,  in  a  measure,  upon  circumstances,  and  may 
generally  be  left  to  the  judgement  of  the  temperance 
committee.  As  a  rule,  however,  it  may  be  recommcnd- 
ec',  (or  it  is  a  well-known  fact  that  hundreds  of  youths 
have  beed  reached  through  the  Endeavor  Society  when 
all  other  Christian  means  failed.  But  let  us  not  suppose 
our  interest  in  tlie  cause  of  temperance  to  end  in  our 
society,  nor  that  we  are  only  to  strive  to  defend  our  own 
members.  It  may  seem  a  iiew  thought  to  some  that  we 
are  to  reacii  out  after  those  already  in  the  bunds  of  ini- 
quity ;  but  how  often  has  it  been  the  case  that  one  that 
has  been  lost  and  found  again  will  do  more  good  than 
ninety-and-nine  that  never  went  astray.  Things  often 
seem  impossible  to  us  just  because  they  are  uncommon ; 
but  we  must  remember  that  we  cannot  convert  anybody ; 
that  this  is  supurnatural,  and  God  only  can  perlorm  the 
work  ;  but  that  lie  can  perlorm  it  through  you  or  me 
just  as  well  as  by  anybody  in  the  world,  if  we  are  only 
faithful. 

Now,  with  all  our  preparation,  wf  are  never  to  forget 
to  pray  for  the  cause  we  have  at  heart.  By  prayer  and 
study  all  are  to  be  prepared  for  any  torm  of  Christian 
temperance  work,  and  seek  in  that  work  not  our  own 
pleasure,  nor  the  praise  of  men,  but  in  humble  reliance 
upon  God  seek  His  glory  ;  then  shall  God  give  us  power 
among  the  young  to  lead  them  tar  from  the  haunts  of 
error.  Nor  should  we  be  discouraged,  for  God  will  not 
use  a  discouraged  man  or  woman.  I'o  human  eyes  the 
vastness  of  the  evi!  gives  the  field  a  discouraging  look,  but 
we  have  no  right  to  measure  God's  work  with  anything 
but  God's  measures,  and  we  may  thank  God  that  we  live 
in  this  great  gathering  place  of  the  nations,  in  the  day  of 
battle  for  right  or  wrong,  and  we  must  never  lose  sight 


of  the  fiict  thnt  the  conflict  is  God's,  its  issues  are  in  His 
hands,  and  He  that  is  for  us  is  mightier  than  all  they 
that  are  against  us. 


'■ti 


Hsues  are  in  Hi* 
than   all   they 


38 
The  Relief  Committee. 

Bv  Sic.  Gio.  M.  Wabd.  "  '' 

To  a  greater  extent,  perhaps,  than  any  other,  the  Re- 
lief Committee  must  depend  upon  and  be  governed  by  lo- 
cal needs  and  circumstances.  It  is  designed  to  make  this 
committee,  a  means  of  interesting  the  young  people  in  the 
missionary  work  at  their  own  doors.  To  teach  them  that 
the  poor  and  sick  about  them  are  a  charge  upon  them, 
which  it  is  their  duty  to  attend  to.  This  work  varies  al- 
most as  widely  as  the  cases  arising  which  need  attention. 
In  some  instances  the  Relief  Committee  have  visited  the 
hospitals,  and  provided  fruit  and  flowers  for  the  many 
unfortunate  found  there.  In  one  instance,  one  of  the 
wards  of  the  hospital  whs  taken  charge  of,  to  the  extent 
of  providing  for  the  invalids  some  means  of  making  their 
weary  hours  pass  more  pleasantly.  This  was  accomplish- 
ed by  providing  reading  matter,  and  in  some  instances, 
readers,  for  the  older  of  the  sick  ones,  and  toys  and  sim- 
ple games  for  the  little  ones. 

One  Relief  Commitee  makes  a  business  of  l)egging 
from  friends  jars  of  jellies,  and  any  article  of  like  charact- 
er which  is  fit  for  the  sick-room,  and  which  will  tempt 
an  invalid's  appetite.  These  are  carefully  stored  away, 
and  are  used  when  required  in  cases  of  need,  whose  ex- 
istence is  learned  through  the  committee's  own  eflbrts,  or 
the  assistance  of  friends  in  the  work. 

Still  another  committee  bearing  this  name  makes  a 
business  of  collecting  from  its  friends  all  the  religious 
newspapers  which  can  be  obtained,  and  in  circulating 
them  in  families  where,  either -from  lack  of  funds  or  lack 
of  interest,  no  religious  paper  is  taken. 

In  one  of  our  New  England  towns  thii  work  is  laid  out 
by  districts,  and  each  district   is  assigned   to  some  mem- 


1.  tifctu-wwi '-"■"-;-•" 


n 


flli 
1 


1)ei  i»r  till-  commitU'c-.  Oiki-  (luring  ciicli  wcok  cacli  dis- 
Iriil  is  ipoitod  from,  and  all  casos  of  need  are  made 
known  to  the  full  c«)mmittee,  tlicrehv  lesKeninj;  the 
ihames  for  imposition.  Hv  many  Relief  Committees  the 
work  of  Missfon  Sunday  schools  is  undertaken,  the  school 
hein;^  placed  wholly  in  charge  of  this  committee,  or  else 
hearing  tlie  same  roialion  to  it  that  the  hon-.e  school  hears 
to  the  Sunday  School  Connuittee.  In  tnie.  the  duties  of 
this  conmiittee  may  he  extended  to  any  de^jree  that  occa- 
sion requires,  or  opportunity  offers.  Its  aim  is  to  train 
the  \oun<;  people  of  the  society  with  \yhirh  it  is  connec- 
ted, to  realize  that  f<iaitiral  Christiantiy  is  what  is  ex- 
pected of  all  who  hear  the  Lord's  name,  who  l)eIon<;  to 
His  church,  and  who  acknowlcdjje  allegiance  to  His  ser- 
vice. Po  teach  them  that,  like  their  great  Master,  they 
are  to  go  about  doing  good— relieving  sn(Tering,  taring 
for  the  needy,  and  presenting  the  blessed  truths  of  the 
gosjiel  to  the  poor  about  them.  In  a  word,  that  they  are 
to  live  as  well  as  profess  Christ-like  lives. 

In  many  societies,  the  duties  which  might  naturally 
fall  to  the  lot  of  the  Relief  Committee  are  distinctly  pro- 
vided for,  in  tlie  duties  of  the  "Sick"  Committee,  the 
"  Flower  "  Committee,  or  the  Sunday  school.  In  such 
cases  the  necessity  for  a  distinct  committee  of  this  charac- 
ter is  of  course  obviate<l,  but  in  the  highest  and  truest 
sense  i>f  Christian  Endeavor,  no  society  is  complete  in  its 
workings  which  has  not  in  fact,  if  not  in  name,  a  Relief 
Committee.  .        •  .  ,  -       ..  .   .,• 


\-s  ,. 


■*'■ ; 


wei-k  each  »li>*- 
ecd   itn-    made 

lessening;  the 
Joinmittccs  tlic 
ken,  the  scho<»l 
nmittee,  or  else 
ir.f  scliool  1)ears 
le.  tlie  duties  of 
ejrree  tliat  occa- 

aiin  is*  to  train 
ich  it  is  connee- 
\-  is  what  is  ex- 
.  wlio  beloUfi  to 
nice  to  His  Her- 
at Master,  tliey 
suffering,  taring 
mI  trutlis  of  the 
rd,  that  they  are 

might  naturally 
le  distinctly  pro- 
Committee,  the 
school.  In  such 
ec  of  this  charac- 
ighest  and  truest 
is  complete  in  its 
in  name,  a  Reliet 

'■       -J..     ./^         • 


f 


The  White  Cross  Committee. 

Bv   Rkv.    K.    K.  ClAHK. 

Tlie  "White  Cross"  movement,  eve  .  i:^  England, 
where  it  originated,  is  of  very  recent  ;,,>  vth,  much 
vounger  is  it,  even,  tlian  the  Society ot  Chnstia..  bndea^. 
or  In  comparatively  few  societies  as  yet,  pe  >aps,  has 
this  beneficent  ert'ort  for  the  promotion  of  sooal  purity 
ff)und  a  foothold  but,  more  and  more,  we  beheve,  is  it 
destined  to  take  its  place  among  the  other  committees, 
and  to  do  a  work  no  less  important.    . 

Unlike  the  other  committees,  this  one  must  be  composed 
wlioUv  of  voung  men,  as  the  work  it  contemplates  is  tor 
voungmen.     It  is  intimated   by  the  leaders  in  this  move- 
ment  that   before  long  a  branch  ot    it  will  extend   to  the 
vnun<'  women  as  well.     In  case  this  result    is  readied,  it 
will   be  necessary,  practically,  to  have  two  comm.ttces^ 
one  of  young  men  to  work  among  young  men  ;  the  other 
of  voung  women  to  do  tiie  same  for  the  other  sc-x.      1  his 
committee  must  do  its  work  quietly  ahd  judiciously,  and 
with  individuals.     Little  need  be  said  about   it  in  public, 
but   it  may  be  none  the  less  effective.     Every  y^oung  nian 
and   boy  in   the   society,  and   so  far   as  possible  outside, 
over   fourteen   years  of"  age,  should   be  approached,  and 
should   have  the  White  Cross   pledge  presented   to  him. 
This  pledge  reads  as  follows  : 

The  White  Cross  Obligations. 
1.    To  treat  all  women  witfi  respect,  and  endeavor   to  protect  tfiem 

'T  To"!ndlvo7;o'p'i?Sown  all  indecent,  language  and  co.r.e  je.t. 
lli.   To  maintain  the  law  of  purity  as  equally  bmding  upon  men  and 

"^  W*"' To  endeavor  to  spread  these  principks  among  my  companions, 
and  try  to  help  my  younger  brothers. 


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3« 
V.    To  ute  all  pouible  means  to  fulfil  the  command 

"KEKP  THYSELF  TORE." 

I  promise,  by  the  help  aC6od,  tpxo&form  to  the  above  obligations. 

Name, 

Residence 


Marro:— "  My  strength  is  as  the  strength  of  ten  because  my  heart  U 

Each  one  keeps  the  piedge-card  he  has  thus  signed,  as 
a  reminder  of  his  promise,  while  the  names  should  be  re- 
corded m  a  little  book  kept  by  this  committee  especially 
for  this  purpose.  White  Cross  literature  can  be  obtained 
in  the  form  of  attractive  little  tracts,  and  should  be  dis- 
tributed as  widely  as  the  funds  at  disposal  of  this  commit- 
tee will  allow,  while  every  suitable  and  kindly  effort 
should  be  made  to  insure  adherence  to  the  White  Cross 
vows.  The  literature  of  this  subject  can  be  obtained  at 
the  rooms  of  tl\e  Woman's  Christian  Temperance  Union, 
La  Salle  Street,  Chicago,  at  a  small  cost. 

It  seems  to  us  that  it  is  well  that  this  committee  should 
be  a  permanent  committee,  and  should  be  excused  from 
making  the  required  monthly  report,  except  when  thev 
desire  thus  to  report. 


Nv_, 


? 


muid 

e  «bove  obligmtioiui. 

;n  because  my  heart  is 

las  thus  signed,  as 
>me8  should  be  re- 
nmittee  especially 
re  can  be  obtained 
ind  should  be  dis- 
sal  of  this  commit- 
and  kindly  effort 
;o  the  White  Cross 
pan  be  obtained  at 
lemperance  Union, 
«t. 

3  committee  should 
1  be  excused  from 
except  when   they 


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